Contributing to clinical research is generally personally and professionally rewarding for urologists. The regulatory environment can seem daunting and this paper guides a new consultant through the initial steps to plan and commence a project.

The objective of this study was to guide a new consultant in planning and implementing a clinical research project by providing a detailed review on how to start and conduct a clinical project.

Research committees and bodies that offer funding and help were researched thoroughly and an intensive guideline was written to help new trainees and consultants to begin and implement clinical research.

The necessary information required to conduct and implement a clinical research project for a new consultant.